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Discover money tips, helpful guides and real stories from everyday Australians. Our blog is here to give you practical ideas you can use today.

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New Year's Kiss
19th November 2024

21 Cheap New Year’s Eve Ideas For People On A Budget

Most people are feeling a little tight on the money side of things right after Christmas, so many may not be up for a big New Year’s Eve party. But ringing in the New Year in style doesn’t mean you need to take out a cash loan. Instead, there are plenty of ideas out there … <a href="https://www.swoosh.com.au/blog/cheap-new-years-eve-ideas-on-a-budget/">Continued</a>

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Family enjoing an outdoor picnic
19th November 2024

20 Free Activities For Kids During The School Holidays

With the school holidays approaching, it’s best to get prepared with some easy and exciting activities to keep the kids entertained. Most parents don’t want to spend a fortune keeping their kids occupied, but rest assured – there are plenty of fun and free activities for kids that won’t require you to take out a … <a href="https://www.swoosh.com.au/blog/free-activities-for-kids-during-the-holidays/">Continued</a>

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Sorting out a loan with bad credit history
15th November 2024

How to Get a Loan with Bad Credit History: Top 5 Tips

It can be easy to find yourself in a bad credit situation and take a long time to leave it behind. So what are you supposed to do if you need money and your bad credit is getting in the way? We’ve got some great tips to help improve your chances of approval. We’ll give … <a href="https://www.swoosh.com.au/blog/how-to-get-a-loan-with-bad-credit/">Continued</a>

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Working from home for your second job
1st November 2024

How to Start a Second Income Stream

Research shows that having second jobs is on the rise in Australia with approximately 900,000 people with multiple incomes. Having a second income stream can help you pay off debt like small personal loans, save for a big purchase or figure out if a venture is worth pursuing full-time. In this day and age, there … <a href="https://www.swoosh.com.au/blog/how-start-second-income-stream/">Continued</a>

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Excellent Credit Score Reading
30th October 2024

6 Ways to Improve Your Credit Score

Your credit rating is important if you ever want to take out a loan, credit card, or other financial agreement. Sadly, it’s easy to fall into a poor or bad credit rating because of a tough time in life. Especially when it comes to keeping up with repayments. This is why we have put together … <a href="https://www.swoosh.com.au/blog/ways-to-improve-your-credit-score/">Continued</a>

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Lamps for ambience
13th October 2024

How to Decorate on a Budget

Small decorative touches can boost the entire feel of your apartment—and they don’t have to be expensive. From refurbishing old furniture to hanging a few mirrors, you can make your apartment look stylish without having to take out a furniture loan. After all, you don’t need a house to have a place that feels like … <a href="https://www.swoosh.com.au/blog/how-to-decorate-on-a-budget/">Continued</a>

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Calculating Loan Payments - How can I get loan assistance in Australia
21st September 2024

How To Get Rental Assistance – 4 Places To Look For Help

Sometimes life throws you a curveball, and you need help with rent . If you’re not sure how to get rental assistance, Swoosh has you covered! Here are 4 places where you can apply for rental assistance in Australia. Overview: 4 Places to Go When You Need Help with Rental Assistance 1. Centrelink rent assistance … <a href="https://www.swoosh.com.au/blog/how-to-get-rental-assistance/">Continued</a>

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Paying with a card
20th September 2024

Instant Approval Credit Card—Everything You Need To Know

Choosing a credit card can be a daunting process. We’ve broken down everything you need to know about instantly approved credit cards and how to get one. We’ll cover what an instant approval credit card actually is, the pros and cons, and if there are alternatives like a same day loan for example. Overview: What … <a href="https://www.swoosh.com.au/blog/instant-approval-credit-card-everything-you-need-to-know/">Continued</a>

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A woman leans out the drivers side of her car facing the sunset with her hands in the air
16th September 2024

How to Get a Loan Against a Car

We’ve all been in a tight jam where a bit of extra cash would fix it all. If rego’s due, or you’ve been hit with an unexpected car repair bill with no payday on the horizon, the solution could be sitting in your driveaway. Getting a loan against your car can be a great way … <a href="https://www.swoosh.com.au/blog/how-to-get-a-loan-against-a-car/">Continued</a>

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Men shaking hands after imrpoving credit ratings
10th September 2024

What is a Short Term Loan?

There are many different types of loans out there which serve different purposes to every client. However, sometimes it’s hard to know which is which. So what is a short term loan? How do they work, and how is it different from any other small loan or payday loan? We have put together some common … <a href="https://www.swoosh.com.au/blog/what-is-a-short-term-loan/">Continued</a>

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